Mumbai Coastal Road Tunnel Fire: Moving Car Bursts Into Flames, Commuters Rush to Emergency Exits (Video)
A moving vehicle caught fire inside the undersea tunnel of the Mumbai Coastal Road on Wednesday afternoon, triggering panic among commuters and disrupting traffic. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
A moving vehicle caught fire inside the undersea tunnel of the Mumbai Coastal Road on Wednesday afternoon, triggering panic among commuters and disrupting traffic. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
According to a civic official, the blaze erupted at 12:25 PM inside the southbound tunnel, which carries traffic from Haji Ali towards Worli. The sudden fire filled a section of the tunnel with smoke, prompting several motorists to abandon their vehicles and flee toward emergency exits in search of safety. Mumbai: Car Catches Fire Inside Coastal Road Tunnel, Stretch Temporarily Closed (Videos).
Emergency teams, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, and a 108 ambulance unit, rushed to the spot. Firefighters brought the flames under control within an hour. Authorities temporarily shut down the affected stretch to manage the situation, resulting in severe traffic tailbacks across key South Mumbai arterial routes, including Marine Drive and Peddar Road. Mumbai Car Fire: Moving Vehicle Catches Fire on Krishna Bridge, Driver Escapes Unhurt (Watch).
Moving Car Erupts in Flames Inside Mumbai Coastal Road Tunnel
The Coastal Road tunnel, equipped with automated ventilation and emergency escape systems, is a high-profile infrastructure project designed to ease transit along the city’s western coast. Traffic police later confirmed that the vehicle was towed away and the tunnel was partially reopened to clear the gridlock. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
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